{"product_id":"grandmothers-wisdom","title":"Grandmothers’ Wisdom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrandmothers’ Wisdom: Living Portrayals from the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers\u003c\/i\u003e is a vibrant tribute to the lives of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, an unprecedented global alliance of elders who came together in 2004 to protect our planet in crisis and envision a future for the next seven generations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eForeword by Vandana Shiva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a foreword by Vandana Shiva, \u003cem\u003eGrandmothers’ Wisdom\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful tribute to thirteen Indigenous elders who have devoted their lives to preserving ancestral knowledge, traditional medicine, and spiritual practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough intimate storytelling and award-winning photography, the book shares their journeys from facing colonial violence to becoming fierce protectors of their cultures and lands. Their teachings span the Amazon, North America, Tibet, Africa, and beyond, offering a rare glimpse into living wisdom traditions rooted in deep relationship with the Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over two decades, these grandmothers have gathered in prayer and ceremony, carrying forward teachings that honor the elements, protect the planet, and inspire future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, this book is a call to remember: that through our differences, we can reconnect to a shared, sacred responsibility to care for life on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this book matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonors thirteen Indigenous grandmothers whose lifelong dedication to ancestral knowledge, traditional medicine, and spiritual practice has shaped communities across the globe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserves living wisdom traditions from the Amazon, North America, Tibet, Africa, and beyond. Voices that are urgently needed in today’s world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBears witness to the resilience of Indigenous women who transformed experiences of colonial violence into fierce acts of cultural protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines intimate storytelling with award-winning photography to create a deeply human and visually powerful record of sacred traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalls readers into a shared, sacred responsibility to care for the Earth and honor the wisdom of those who have carried these traditions forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"By the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44719011135533,"sku":"9781957869179","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":44719011168301,"sku":"9781957869186","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9268\/4077\/files\/IMG_8214.webp?v=1777144728","url":"https:\/\/synergeticpress.com\/products\/grandmothers-wisdom","provider":"Synergetic Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}